UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Join us for "Unboxing Lit & STEM: PL in a Box - Series 2," a flexible, self-paced professional learning series designed for K-12 educators. You'll receive up to three curated boxes, each containing a book, lesson plans, and supplies for a hands-on learning experience. This series highlights three books from the REMC Promoting STEM Through Literature initiative.

Upcoming Sessions

• Book 1 -On the Corner of Chocolate Avenue begins October 1, 2025

• Book 2 -Whirligigs: The Wondrous Windmills of Vollis Simpson's Imagination - December 1, 2025

• Book 3: The Unstoppable Garrett Morgan: Inventor, Entrepreneur, Hero - February 2, 2026

Course Details

• Cost: $10 per box

• Earn up to 9 FREE SCECHS

• Complete the book and lesson anytime within the two months

• Registration: Each book is limited to 25 teachers, so register today. You can sign up for one, two, or all three boxes.

Register here: https://bit.ly/unboxLIT

Curious about how AI can enhance your teaching toolkit—or eager to elevate your lessons with innovative tech? Dive into the Teacher to Techie: AI Series, a set of quick, engaging after‑school workshops designed just for educators like you.

What to expect:

• Each online session runs just 45 minutes, spotlighting a different AI tool—everything from Google Gemini to Canva AI.

• Discover key features, hands‑on applications, and ways to seamlessly integrate AI into your lessons or admin tasks.

• Join one session or attend them all—choose what fits your schedule and curiosity.

• Register at - bit.ly/virtual-ai-pd

Explore how virtual reality can transform teaching and learning. This session offers a short introduction to VR headsets, hands-on time with select apps, and ideas for classroom use. Open to all educators regardless of listed location. 

Note: VR use is for ages 10+, with some apps carrying additional restrictions.

• Format: Quick, fun, one-hour introduction to VR sessions. 

• Location: Spread throughout the county for easier access. 

• Registration: bit.ly/team-jxn-vr

If you're looking for other FREE EdTech professional development, here are some techy ideas! 

• REMC Virtual Courses:  The REMC Virtual Courses are free and open to Michigan school personnel. You can take courses “just to learn” or complete the course and assignments and earn SCECH credits.  All courses are facilitated by Michigan educators.

• REMC Teaching Strategies for Virtual and Blended Learning Environments: Webinar series, attend one or all!

• EDUPATHS: Free, self-paced courses.